Books with author Alicia Z Klepeis

This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Kanye West. Readers learn about West's early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. With striking photographs and sidebars, the book explores West's relationship with his mom, his striking self-confidence, and groundbreaking music videos. Features include a timeline, glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

El Salvador is a small country in Central America that will excite and intrigue young readers. There are beautiful beaches, volcanoes, and rain forests, as well as growing, lively cities. In each chapter, kids will discover a different aspect of life in El Salvador, including the language, government, economy, music, sports, and food. Vibrant photographs, fun sidebars, and quick facts keep readers engaged and curious about what it's like to live in El Salvador.

Guatemala is a nation filled with with diversity! People with Maya and Spanish roots as well as other ethnicities bring a rich culture. The land houses black beaches, volcanoes, and highlands as well as a wide array of wildlife. Take a trip through the pages of this title and explore Guatemala through engaging text, vibrant photos, and fascinating facts!

This iconic monument in South Dakota celebrates presidents who represent the founding, expansion, protection, and preservation of the United States. Carving the heads out of granite also represented a tremendous challenge to the workers and engineers who spent fourteen years laboring in harsh weather to finish the job. This book tells the story of this dangerous and daring project, from conception through completion.

Did you know Scotlands national animal is the unicorn? The country even has a National Unicorn Day on April 9. What other surprises does this nation hold? In this title, readers will discover the countrys customs, celebrations, and much more. Special features including how to speak Scottish Gaelic, a Scottish activity and recipe, and a historical timeline provide engaging additions to the main text. Uncover all the treasures of Scotland in this fact-filled title! Adventure abroad! This series takes young explorers on a world tour. Readers will stop at famous landmarks, meet new people groups, and experience unique customs and holidays. To further celebrate cultural diversity, these books teach how to speak foreign words, cook staple foods, and play traditional games.

Africa is one of the most interesting continents in modern times. In recent years, Nigeria has faced many hardships but still persists as one of the most well-known African countries today. This book examines what it is like to live in Nigeria, from its history to its environment and famous foods. This is a great book for young readers interested in learning about other cultures of the world.

Stories about hungry vampires hunting for a meal of fresh blood have been around for thousands of years. Take young readers on a trip through time to learn about ancient and medieval lore about vampires. Then explore how vampire stories have changed over time until these bloodthirsty monsters became the lonesome and tortured creatures often seen in today's popular culture.